How To start painting with pastel

Apr 25, 20223 min read

The Two Traps New Pastel Painters Fall Into- And How To Avoid Them.

There are two things I see over and over again when someone is new to the pastel medium. These two traps (as I like to call them) are...

Aug 23, 20213 min read

How To Start Painting With Pastel- Tips For Beginners

Sweep 6x8", Pastel Learning a new skill can sometimes feel like you're riding a wave of information, other times it can feel like that...

May 20, 20212 min read

Ways To Stretch Your Pastel Buying Budget

Good pastels aren't exactly inexpensive, but buying low-quality pastels isn't a good money saving strategy, so are some ways to help your...

Feb 5, 20212 min read

Color Principles For Artists: What Is Value And Why Is It Important?

When speaking about color terms, value refers to how dark or light a color is. This is easiest to see in grayscale or when you have just...

Jan 11, 20212 min read

How To Start Painting With Pastel-Tips For Building A Palette

Since you can't mix different colored pastels together to make a new color, having a well-rounded palette is super important. Here are my...

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